# NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CHI92LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA082.md): Cessna 140 · Fairbury, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1991 · N89997 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the brakes. An associated factor is the pilot's lack of total experience in the type airplane.
- [NTSB FTW92LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA028.md): Cessna 120 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1991 · N1906N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB ATL92LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA027.md): Piper J-3 · Statesville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1991 · N35535 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of a suitable landing site.
- [NTSB SEA92LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA008.md): Mcholland XPA-11 · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1991 · N11XP · Substantial damage
  > A poor in-flight decision. Contributing to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA91LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA242.md): Aeronca 7DC · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1991 · N9654H · Destroyed
  > Improper inflight planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in inadvertent flight into a box canyon and subsequent collision with trees, when there was insufficient space to reverse course and the aircraft would not outclimb rising terrain. The terrain…
- [NTSB SEA91LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA232.md): Cessna 140 · Gates, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1991 · N76006 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's excessive remedial action. Factors to the accident were poor supervision by the CFI.
- [NTSB CHI91LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA270.md): Cessna 150L · Watertown, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1991 · N16098 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Attempted formation flying with N4535E by the pilot of N16098. Factors associated with the collision were: nonperformance of preflight planning, and failure to follow procedures and directives by the pilot of N16098.
- [NTSB SEA91LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA211.md): Ercoupe 415C · Anaconda, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1991 · N2069H · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall during initial climb. The high density altitude and a premature liftoff by the pilot were factors.
- [NTSB CHI91LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA256.md): Luscombe 8E · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1991 · N45WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor contributing was improper maintenance (design change) performed by an unqualified person (pilot in command).
- [NTSB CHI91LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA238.md): Cessna 140 · Cadillac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1991 · N76535 · Substantial damage
  > Improper compensation for wind conditions resulting in aircraft control not being maintained. Factors related to the accident were a gusty crosswind condition and lack of total experience by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX91FA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA334.md): Ercoupe 415C · Rubidoux, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1991 · N94385 · Destroyed
  > The mechanic's improper installation of the magnetos and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed. Factors related to this accident are the pilot's inadvertent stall and the residential area.
- [NTSB MIA91LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA184.md): Cessna 120 · Pocahontas, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1991 · N77411 · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and in-flight collision with a power line during an emergency descent for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX91LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA294.md): Cessna 140 · Montague, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N3160N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an exhaust valve in the engine.
- [NTSB NYC91LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA160.md): Cessna 140 · Lancaster, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1991 · N89209 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an engine exhaust valve, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC91LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA146.md): Cessna 120 · Delaware, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N2858N · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice and the pilot in command's improper use of carburetor heat. A factor in the accident was the carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB LAX91LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA206.md): Cessna 140 · Redding, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1991 · N140ED · Substantial damage
  > That the pilot failed to brief the passenger and the passengers intentional control interference.
- [NTSB LAX91LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA168.md): Cessna 140 · El Mirage, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1991 · N89572 · Substantial damage
  > That the pilot made a poor inflight decision to practice the slow flight maneuver at a low altitude and that he failed to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB MIA91LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA118.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Green Cove Spgs, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1991 · N3025H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control while on approach to land due to failure of the pilot to maintain vs resulting in the airplane stalling and impacting the ground nose low.
- [NTSB SEA91LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA068.md): Cessna 140 · Pullman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1991 · N2455N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with wake turbulence shortly before touchdown, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI91LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA118.md): Luscombe 8E · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1991 · N1406K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper runway alignment and not maintaining directional control which resulted in a ground loop. Factors relating to this accident were the gusty crosswind conditions which existed at the time.
- [NTSB ANC91LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA034.md): Cessna 120 · Atigan Pass, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1991 · N77316 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot continued to fly VFR into IFR conditions. Related to the accident were: low ceilings, whiteout conditions, and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA91LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA063.md): Cessna 120 · Skykomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1991 · N3163N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to take appropriate remedial action after landing too FAR down the runway.
- [NTSB LAX91LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA122.md): Cessna 140 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1991 · N76553 · Substantial damage
  > That the pilot improperly used the flight controls and brakes. Contributing to this accident was an existing cross/tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI91LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA066.md): Cessna 140 · So. Sioux City, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1991 · N1978V · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained by the pilot-in-command. Factors related to the accident were a snow covered runway and a lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB CHI91LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA046.md): Luscombe 8E · Mundelein, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1990 · N71207 · Substantial damage
  > Landing gear tire failure and directional control not maintained by the pic/cfi.
- [NTSB FTW91DRG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRG01.md): Taylor Titch MK III · Seguin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 17, 1990 · N14D · Destroyed
  > The pilot lost control at low level. Factors were the pilot attempting aerobatic maneuvers with insuffient altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB LAX90LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA342.md): Piper J-3C-115 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1990 · N49595 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC90LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA208.md): Piper J5 CUB · Douglas, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N38428 · Substantial damage
  > A total engine failure when the #3 exhaust valve failed, causing internal damage to the engine. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot had to make a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB DEN90LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA171.md): Cessna 140 · Silver City, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1990 · N3648V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning which resulted in a flight in conditions which exceeded the performance capability of the aircraft. The high density altitude was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC90LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA185.md): Cessna 140 · Middlesex, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N76850 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to execute a go-around. Factors which contributed to the accident was his misjudgement of speed and distance which resulted in overshooting the landing.
- [NTSB CHI90LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA204.md): Whittman W-8 · Toledo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1990 · N6803D · Substantial damage
  > Wrong runway selected and aborted takeoff delayed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB CHI90LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA207.md): Aircoupe F-1 · Washington, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1990 · N93905 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of the other aircraft's pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout prior to turning to final. A factor in the accident was the restricted visual lookout for this aircraft's pilot.
- [NTSB CHI90DEM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM06.md): Funk, D.D. B-85C · White Cloud, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1990 · N77721 · No damage
  > The passengers disregard of the pilot's instructions and her failure to maintain clearance from the propeller.
- [NTSB LAX90LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA224.md): Cessna 140 · Chico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1990 · N72122 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improperly leveled off, failed to correct the ensuing porpoise, took improper remedial action, and improperly used the rudder and normal brakes.
- [NTSB FTW90LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA121.md): Cessna 140 · Fabens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1990 · N76728 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both aircraft, which resulted in a failure of each pilot to see-and-avoid the other aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the ryan ST-3KR pilot to make traffic advizories while entering the…
- [NTSB MIA90LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA127.md): Cessna 140 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1990 · N76464 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control during the landing roll due to the instructor pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel equipped aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC90LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA072.md): Cessna C-140 · Minto, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N76607 · Substantial damage
  > Uncertificated pilot's failure to become qualified to operate an aircraft and gain the ability to recognize and respond to crosswind situations.
- [NTSB LAX90LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA163.md): Cessna 140 · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1990 · N2662N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX90LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA154.md): Cessna 120 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1990 · N72576 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control by improperly using the rudders/tall wheel steering.
- [NTSB MKC90LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA096.md): Piper PA-11 · Thedford, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1990 · N78812 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to compensate for wind while landing resulting in loss of directional control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX90LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA134.md): Aeronca 7AC · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1990 · N82805 · Substantial damage
  > The failure to the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the decision of the pilot to attempt a landing in a cross wind condition well beyond the capability of the aircraft.
- [NTSB MKC90LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA060.md): Cessna 140 · Brinkley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1990 · N90061 · Substantial damage
  > Recovery from bounced landing not performed and porpoise encountered by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB ATL90LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA062.md): Cessna 120 · Atmore, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1990 · N90093 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to an inadequate preflight and improper positioning of the fuel selector. A factor related to the accident was: rough terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB NYC90LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA058.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Roxbury, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1990 · N44068 · Destroyed
  > Pilot factor in that he failed to plan the approach for gusty wind conditions and impacted trees short of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI90LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA057.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · Lizton, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1989 · N3871H · Substantial damage
  > Selection of unsuitable terrain by the pilot and his failure to abort the takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: interpersonal relations of the pilot, terrain condition and fence on or near the airstrip, the pilot's lack of experience in the type of…
- [NTSB LAX90LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA043.md): Cessna 140 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1989 · N2065N · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the brakes by the pilot. The crosswind and the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment were contributing factors.
- [NTSB MKC90LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA036.md): Burdette Cuby PA-11 · Ashland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1989 · N99615 · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined problem with the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and operation of the aircraft by the pilot with the known deficiency. The uneven (terraced) terrain was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA90LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA018.md): Cessna 140 · Amboy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1989 · N2070V · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB SEA90LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA017.md): Ercoupe 415D · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1989 · N3354H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertant leaning of the fuel mixture to near idle cutoff, causing the engine to quit.
- [NTSB ANC90LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA008.md): Cessna 140 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1989 · N5606C · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to assure condition of runway prior to landing and failure to maintain runway alignment during landing.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17008'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17008&page=13

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